
Encountering Silence
Explore the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence. Subscribe to the podcast through Amazon, Google, or your favorite podcast subscription site. If you enjoy the podcast, please share us with your friends — and please support us through Patreon.
Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2018 • 47min
Jacqueline Bussie: Silence and Love without Limits (Episode 43)
Dr. Jacqueline Bussie is the author of Love Without Limits: Jesus' Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions.

Dec 6, 2018 • 49min
Rebecca Bratten Weiss: Silence, Feminism, and Literature (Episode 42)
Kevin and Cassidy speak with Rebecca Bratten Weiss at the Terra Incognita conference.

Nov 28, 2018 • 44min
David Cole: Celtic Mysticism and Silence (Episode 41)
David Cole embraces silence from within the heart of Celtic spirituality.

Nov 13, 2018 • 44min
Christine Valters Paintner: Silence, Art, and Contemplation (Episode 40)
Christine Valters Paintner explores silence, contemplation, creativity, and living as a monk in the real world.

Nov 6, 2018 • 49min
Judith Valente: Silence, St. Benedict, and Writing (Episode 39)
A conversation with poet, journalist and Benedictine Oblate Judith Valente.

Oct 30, 2018 • 43min
Helen Lees: Silence, Politics, and Education (Episode 38)
British writer and educator Dr. Helen E. Lees explores topics such as education, silence and art.

Oct 23, 2018 • 48min
Allison M. Sullivan: Silence, Yoga, and Faith (Episode 37)
Allison M. Sullivan, author of "Rock Paper Scissors" explores the intersection of silence and faith with us.

Oct 15, 2018 • 34min
Kathleen Norris, Part Two: Silence, Poetry, and Acedia (Episode 36)
In this episode we conclude our interview with poet and essayist Kathleen Norris.

Oct 9, 2018 • 34min
Kathleen Norris, Part One: Silence, Poetry, and Acedia (Episode 35)
Cassidy Hall speaks with self-described "evangelist for poetry," Kathleen Norris .

Oct 1, 2018 • 39min
Parker J. Palmer, Part 2: On the Brink of Silence (Episode 34)
The conclusion of our conversation with noted author and activist Parker J. Palmer.